All forms of Godess Durga together worshipped in Gujarat during Navratri (Nine Devine Nights) twice a year during Gujarati Months Chaitra and Ashwin.

As per the legend, during Chaitra Navaratri, Goddess had saved deities from demons whereas during Ashwin Navratri, Goddess saved Mankind. During Ashwin Navratri, to pay gratitude from mankind, in Gujarat, people pray the Goddess Durga in form of Garba.

Following are the dhyana-mantra (a mantra for meditation) of nine forms of Goddess Durga with its meaning.

May the supreme Brahmachari Durga, who holds rosary and kamandalu in her lotus hands and whose nature is to attain Sachchidanandamaya Brahmaswarupa the Existence-Knowledge-Bliss absolute, be propitious on me.

May Bhayankari Durga Devi Kalaratri, who is with long lips, riding an ass, shining in various hues looks formidable because of the halo of Devi’s lustre and is adorned with multi coloured ornaments remove my darkness of ignorance.

May the Mahagauri Ma Durga who rides a white Vrishaba the bull and who wears spotless white clothes and remains ever pure and also provides ever lasting bliss to Mahadeva Lord Shiva bestow all auspiciousness.